Find messages and themes from Catcher in the Rye, and explain how they are portrayed in the book. Also analyze these portrayals and messages for how relevant they are to today's teens' lives. Address which messages and themes transcend time and which ones are specific to the era of the mid-20th Century. Use specific examples from the book and the world around you to support your opinions. You can use what we have discussed in class, cite quotations from the novel, and create links to other sources to show support.